With that in mind, The Rawking Refuses To Stop! has a new feature: Record Rack. Er, Rawk. Consider it an occasional friendly reminder that the music posted on this blog and elsewhere actually does have release dates and can be purchased online and at your friendly neighborhood indie retailer. We’re kicking it affordable-style, though, so I’ll just picking my favorite (read: “the best”) albums of each month.

Month sucked. I enjoyed Cat Power, Jenny Lewis and Rocky Votolato, but I wouldn’t give any of them four stars; if I had to pick one, though, the often-gorgeous and, on “The Greatest” and “Love & Communication,” incredibly inspired The Greatest is the album to own. (While you’re scoping out the record, be sure to check out Matador’s Mid-Priced Classics series – some of the best albums around for an affordable $10.)